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ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR When taking over or inheriting a farm enterprise, it is critical to understand whether the operation qualifies as a legitimate business or is merely considered a hobby in the eyes of the IRS. This distinction carries significant financial implications, particularly regarding the deductibility of expenses. In this informative webinar, participants will…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Penn State Extension Educators for a six-week series exploring the Penn State Agronomy Guide, a vital resource for making informed agronomic decisions. Throughout this webinar series, you'll be led through different sections of the guide, gaining practical insights and engaging in interactive discussions to apply its recommendations effectively. By the…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Learn the essentials of raising and processing meat birds in the next installment of Flock Talk. This engaging webinar covers breed selection, nutrition, and key flock management strategies. It also introduces essential processing equipment, highlights food safety best practices, and addresses common challenges. Whether you're new to meat birds or refining…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover the art and science of making jams and jellies with Home Food Preservation: Jams and Jellies, a 90-minute webinar presented by Penn State Extension’s Master Food Preserver Volunteers. This session will explore the scientific principles behind today’s recommended preservation methods, equipping participants with the knowledge to prepare and process jams…
1823 Farmington Ave, Pottstown, PA Our Open Farm Summer Series is kicking off Tuesday, June 10th! . . Come hang out on the farm with us! Children one year of age and over are $10/child & adults are free . . There is so much fun to be had. We will have our vegetable sorting…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Penn State Extension presents Herds and Her: Empowering Women in Dairy, a hands-on workshop designed to equip women in dairy with practical skills and knowledge to enhance their farm operations. This immersive, boot camp-style event offers interactive sessions on key topics such as on-farm culturing to improve milk quality, calculating breakeven…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Penn State Extension Educators for a six-week series exploring the Penn State Agronomy Guide, a vital resource for making informed agronomic decisions. Throughout this webinar series, you'll be led through different sections of the guide, gaining practical insights and engaging in interactive discussions to apply its recommendations effectively. By the…
1823 Farmington Ave, Pottstown, PA Our Open Farm Summer Series is kicking off Tuesday, June 10th! . . Come hang out on the farm with us! Children one year of age and over are $10/child & adults are free . . There is so much fun to be had. We will have our vegetable sorting…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Drying is one method of home food preservation that allows you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While this method of home food preservation has existed for centuries, we have learned a lot about the science behind this…
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Join Penn State Extension Educators for a six-week series exploring the Penn State Agronomy Guide, a vital resource for making informed agronomic decisions. Throughout this webinar series, you'll be led through different sections of the guide, gaining practical insights and engaging in interactive discussions to apply its recommendations effectively. By the…
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Join us for Home Food Preservation: Pressure Canning to learn more about pressure canning at home. Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods, such as vegetables and meats. In this workshop, you will learn the science behind pressure canning recommendations and the basics of using a pressure…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Preparing food in large quantities is different than food preparation in the home. Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling program helps non-profit organizations and their volunteers understand the risks involved with preparing large volumes of food and the important food safety practices that need to be implemented to…
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